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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 739.84 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 739.84 and 219.28 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 739.84 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/739.84 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 739.84 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 162,232.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,232.12/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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