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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.84, 736.28 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.84, 736.28 and 202.25 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.84 : 736.28 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.84/736.28 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.84x = 736.28 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.84x = 148,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,912.63/490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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