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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.34, 738.39 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.34, 738.39 and 145.61 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.34 : 738.39 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.34/738.39 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.34x = 738.39 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.34x = 107,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,513.28/492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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