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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 735.68 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 735.68 and 230.31 is: 345.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 735.68 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/735.68 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 735.68 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 169,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,433.31/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.67

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