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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.87, 739.56 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.87, 739.56 and 219.14 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.87 : 739.56 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.87/739.56 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.87x = 739.56 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.87x = 162,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,067.18/492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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