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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.17, 737.72 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.17, 737.72 and 218.06 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.17 : 737.72 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.17/737.72 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.17x = 737.72 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.17x = 160,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,862.44/492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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