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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.92, 738.90 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.92, 738.90 and 215.09 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.92 : 738.90 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.92/738.90 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.92x = 738.90 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.92x = 158,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,926.31/492.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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