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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 738.52 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 738.52 and 218.46 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 738.52 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/738.52 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 738.52 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 161,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,337.08/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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