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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.22, 738.33 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.22, 738.33 and 301.42 is: 452.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.22 : 738.33 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.22/738.33 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.22x = 738.33 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.22x = 222,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,547.43/492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.13

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