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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.87, 743.47 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.87, 743.47 and 218.09 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.87 : 743.47 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.87/743.47 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.87x = 743.47 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.87x = 162,146.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,146.08/495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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