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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 737.66 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 737.66 and 217.95 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 737.66 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/737.66 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 737.66 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 160,771.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,771.91/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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