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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.13, 740.03 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.13, 740.03 and 219.15 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.13 : 740.03 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.13/740.03 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.13x = 740.03 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.13x = 162,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,177.57/493.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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