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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.56, 736.08 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.56, 736.08 and 234 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.56 : 736.08 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.56/736.08 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.56x = 736.08 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.56x = 172,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,242.72/490.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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