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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.76, 729.86 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.76, 729.86 and 230.26 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.76 : 729.86 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.76/729.86 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.76x = 729.86 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.76x = 168,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,057.56/486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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