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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.47, 738.70 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.47, 738.70 and 218.49 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.47 : 738.70 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.47/738.70 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.47x = 738.70 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.47x = 161,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,398.56/492.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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