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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 735.42 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 735.42 and 234.60 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 735.42 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/735.42 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 735.42 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 172,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,529.53/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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