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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.02 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.02 and 202.44 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.02 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.02 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.02 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 148,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,999.89/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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