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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 740.96 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 740.96 and 219.92 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 740.96 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/740.96 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 740.96 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 162,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,950.82/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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