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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 736.14 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 736.14 and 230.72 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 736.14 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/736.14 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 736.14 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 169,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,841.07/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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