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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.10, 737.55 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.10, 737.55 and 217.90 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.10 : 737.55 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.10/737.55 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.10x = 737.55 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.10x = 160,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,712.15/492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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