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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 740.98 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 740.98 and 219.80 is: 329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 740.98 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/740.98 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 740.98 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 162,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,867.40/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.78

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