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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 734.88 and 229.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 734.88 and 229.98 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 734.88 = 229.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/734.88 = 229.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 734.88 × 229.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 169,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,007.70/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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