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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 735.35 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 735.35 and 201.47 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 735.35 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/735.35 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 735.35 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 148,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,146.28/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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