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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 736.35 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 736.35 and 144.23 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 736.35 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/736.35 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 736.35 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 106,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,200.08/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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