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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.98, 736.80 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.98, 736.80 and 234.50 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.98 : 736.80 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.98/736.80 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.98x = 736.80 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.98x = 172,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,779.60/490.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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