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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.92, 734.36 and 229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.92, 734.36 and 229.70 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.92 : 734.36 = 229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.92/734.36 = 229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.92x = 734.36 × 229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.92x = 168,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,681.34/489.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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