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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 734.71 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 734.71 and 233.25 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 734.71 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/734.71 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 734.71 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 171,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,371.11/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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