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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 735.43 and 230.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 735.43 and 230.38 is: 345.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 735.43 = 230.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/735.43 = 230.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 735.43 × 230.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 169,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,428.36/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.41

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