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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.81, 734.92 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.81, 734.92 and 229.62 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.81 : 734.92 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.81/734.92 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.81x = 734.92 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.81x = 168,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,751.76/489.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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