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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 738.42 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 738.42 and 218.31 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 738.42 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/738.42 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 738.42 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 161,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205.04/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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