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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 738.87 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 738.87 and 218.52 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 738.87 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/738.87 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 738.87 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 161,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,457.87/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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