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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 733.96 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 733.96 and 229.51 is: 344.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 733.96 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/733.96 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 733.96 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 168,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451.16/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.02

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