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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.33, 738.66 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.33, 738.66 and 218.44 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.33 : 738.66 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.33/738.66 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.33x = 738.66 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.33x = 161,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,352.89/492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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