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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.21, 738.43 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.21, 738.43 and 145.55 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.21 : 738.43 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.21/738.43 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.21x = 738.43 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.21x = 107,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,479.97/492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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