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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.75, 736.40 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.75, 736.40 and 234.25 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 736.40 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/736.40 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 736.40 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 172,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,500.53/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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