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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.42, 738.09 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.42, 738.09 and 218.30 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.42 : 738.09 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.42/738.09 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.42x = 738.09 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.42x = 161,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,126.89/492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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