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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 738.99 and 219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 738.99 and 219.10 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 738.99 = 219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/738.99 = 219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 738.99 × 219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 161,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,912.71/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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