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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 738.17 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 738.17 and 203.35 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 738.17 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/738.17 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 738.17 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 150,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,106.87/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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