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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.68, 736.38 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.68, 736.38 and 234.36 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.68 : 736.38 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.68/736.38 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.68x = 736.38 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.68x = 172,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,578.02/490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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