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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.03, 736.56 and 230.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.03, 736.56 and 230.97 is: 346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.03 : 736.56 = 230.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.03/736.56 = 230.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.03x = 736.56 × 230.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.03x = 170,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,123.26/491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.46

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