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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.48, 736.04 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.48, 736.04 and 234 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.48 : 736.04 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.48/736.04 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.48x = 736.04 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.48x = 172,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,233.36/490.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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