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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.33, 740.16 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.33, 740.16 and 219.62 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.33 : 740.16 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.33/740.16 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.33x = 740.16 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.33x = 162,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,550.24/493.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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