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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 734.68 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 734.68 and 229.88 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 734.68 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/734.68 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 734.68 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 168,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,884.57/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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