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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.13, 739.11 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.13, 739.11 and 218.64 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.13 : 739.11 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.13/739.11 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.13x = 739.11 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.13x = 161,599.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,599.01/493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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