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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 735.74 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 735.74 and 230.29 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 735.74 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/735.74 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 735.74 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 169,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,433.56/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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