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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 739.45 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 739.45 and 218.99 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 739.45 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/739.45 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 739.45 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 161,928.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,928.46/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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