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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.93, 734.86 and 229.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.93, 734.86 and 229.99 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.93 : 734.86 = 229.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.93/734.86 = 229.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.93x = 734.86 × 229.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.93x = 169,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,008.04/489.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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