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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 738.25 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 738.25 and 218.41 is: 327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 738.25 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/738.25 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 738.25 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 161,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,238.79/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.46

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