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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.88 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.88 and 203.84 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.88 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.88 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.88 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 150,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,613.30/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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