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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.75, 736.23 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.75, 736.23 and 202.20 is: 303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 736.23 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/736.23 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 736.23 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 148,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,865.71/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.34

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