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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.27, 735.53 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.27, 735.53 and 230.22 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.27 : 735.53 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.27/735.53 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.27x = 735.53 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.27x = 169,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332.57/490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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