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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739 and 219.02 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 161,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,855.78/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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