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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.36, 738.08 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.36, 738.08 and 218.36 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.36 : 738.08 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.36/738.08 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.36x = 738.08 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.36x = 161,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,167.15/492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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