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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 738.55 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 738.55 and 218.09 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 738.55 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/738.55 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 738.55 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 161,070.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,070.37/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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