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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.80, 736.32 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.80, 736.32 and 234.24 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.80 : 736.32 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.80/736.32 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.80x = 736.32 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.80x = 172,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,475.60/490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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