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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 736.20 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 736.20 and 230.48 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 736.20 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/736.20 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 736.20 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 169,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,679.38/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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