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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.52, 734.72 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.52, 734.72 and 229.64 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.52 : 734.72 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.52/734.72 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.52x = 734.72 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.52x = 168,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,721.10/489.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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