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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 735.62 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 735.62 and 231.32 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 735.62 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/735.62 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 735.62 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 170,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,163.62/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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