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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.69, 734.57 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.69, 734.57 and 156.21 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.69 : 734.57 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.69/734.57 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.69x = 734.57 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.69x = 114,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,746.40/489.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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