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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.84, 734.28 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.84, 734.28 and 233.52 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.84 : 734.28 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.84/734.28 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.84x = 734.28 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.84x = 171,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,469.07/489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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