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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 739.84 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 739.84 and 219.24 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 739.84 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/739.84 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 739.84 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 162,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,201.97/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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