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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.99, 736.42 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.99, 736.42 and 144.24 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.99 : 736.42 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.99/736.42 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.99x = 736.42 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.99x = 106,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,221.22/490.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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