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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 735.30 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 735.30 and 230.40 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 735.30 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/735.30 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 735.30 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 169,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,413.12/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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