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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.82, 740.55 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.82, 740.55 and 219.86 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.82 : 740.55 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.82/740.55 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.82x = 740.55 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.82x = 162,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,817.32/493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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