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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 737.68 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 737.68 and 218.40 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 737.68 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/737.68 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 737.68 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 161,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,109.31/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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