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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 734.73 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 734.73 and 229.95 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 734.73 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/734.73 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 734.73 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 168,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,951.16/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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