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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 739.16 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 739.16 and 219 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 739.16 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/739.16 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 739.16 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 161,876.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,876.04/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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