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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 734.58 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 734.58 and 229.55 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 734.58 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/734.58 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 734.58 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 168,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,618.02/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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