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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.06 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.06 and 218.72 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.06 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.06 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.06 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 161,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,647.20/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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