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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 735.03 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 735.03 and 243.27 is: 364.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 735.03 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/735.03 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 735.03 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 178,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,810.75/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.75

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