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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.42, 737.91 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.42, 737.91 and 218.43 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.42 : 737.91 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.42/737.91 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.42x = 737.91 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.42x = 161,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,181.68/492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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