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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 736.63 and 231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 736.63 and 231.05 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 736.63 = 231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/736.63 = 231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 736.63 × 231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 170,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,199.63/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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