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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 737.79 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 737.79 and 218.20 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 737.79 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/737.79 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 737.79 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 160,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,984.69/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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