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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.96, 736.36 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.96, 736.36 and 144.32 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.96 : 736.36 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.96/736.36 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.96x = 736.36 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.96x = 106,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,271.48/490.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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