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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.10, 739.98 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.10, 739.98 and 219.27 is: 329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.10 : 739.98 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.10/739.98 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.10x = 739.98 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.10x = 162,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,255.41/493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.06

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