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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.06, 736.45 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.06, 736.45 and 230.81 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.06 : 736.45 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.06/736.45 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.06x = 736.45 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.06x = 169,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,975.77/491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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