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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 740.02 and 219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 740.02 and 219.46 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 740.02 = 219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/740.02 = 219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 740.02 × 219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 162,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,404.79/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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