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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 735.92 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 735.92 and 234.08 is: 351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 735.92 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/735.92 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 735.92 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 172,264.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,264.15/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.16

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