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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.32, 738.76 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.32, 738.76 and 218.44 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.32 : 738.76 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.32/738.76 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.32x = 738.76 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.32x = 161,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,371.04/492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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