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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 738.53 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 738.53 and 218.15 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 738.53 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/738.53 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 738.53 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 161,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,110.32/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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