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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 738.82 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 738.82 and 218.62 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 738.82 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/738.82 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 738.82 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 161,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,520.83/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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