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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.33, 734.22 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.33, 734.22 and 229.52 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.33 : 734.22 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.33/734.22 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.33x = 734.22 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.33x = 168,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,514.50/489.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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