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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 735.58 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 735.58 and 230.34 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 735.58 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/735.58 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 735.58 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 169,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,436.54/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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