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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 737.88 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 737.88 and 218.32 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 737.88 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/737.88 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 737.88 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 161,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,093.96/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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