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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 734.64 and 230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 734.64 and 230 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 734.64 = 230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/734.64 = 230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 734.64 × 230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 168,967.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,967.20/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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