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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 736.59 and 231.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 736.59 and 231.21 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 736.59 = 231.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/736.59 = 231.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 736.59 × 231.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 170,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,306.97/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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