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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 738.86 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 738.86 and 218.75 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 738.86 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/738.86 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 738.86 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 161,620.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,620.84/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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