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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.66, 734.93 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.66, 734.93 and 229.81 is: 344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.66 : 734.93 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.66/734.93 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.66x = 734.93 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.66x = 168,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,894.26/489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.92

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