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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 739.89 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 739.89 and 219.30 is: 328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 739.89 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/739.89 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 739.89 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 162,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,257.88/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.99

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