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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.12, 738.17 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.12, 738.17 and 218.16 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.12 : 738.17 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.12/738.17 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.12x = 738.17 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.12x = 161,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,039.17/492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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