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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 737.66 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 737.66 and 218 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 737.66 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/737.66 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 737.66 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 160,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,809.88/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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