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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.25, 738.52 and 145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.25, 738.52 and 145.58 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.25 : 738.52 = 145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.25/738.52 = 145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.25x = 738.52 × 145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.25x = 107,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,516.95/492.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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