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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.29, 736.38 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.29, 736.38 and 230.98 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.29 : 736.38 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.29/736.38 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.29x = 736.38 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.29x = 170,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,089.05/491.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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