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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.29, 738.62 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.29, 738.62 and 218.19 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.29 : 738.62 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.29/738.62 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.29x = 738.62 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.29x = 161,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,160.04/492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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