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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 737.94 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 737.94 and 218.16 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 737.94 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/737.94 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 737.94 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 160,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,988.99/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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