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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 737.20 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 737.20 and 231.32 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 737.20 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/737.20 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 737.20 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 170,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,529.10/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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