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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 740.04 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 740.04 and 219.30 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 740.04 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/740.04 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 740.04 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 162,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,290.77/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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