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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.02 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.02 and 234.12 is: 351.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.02 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.02 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.02 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 172,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,317.00/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.18

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