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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.30, 736.42 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.30, 736.42 and 231.08 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.30 : 736.42 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.30/736.42 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.30x = 736.42 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.30x = 170,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,170.78/491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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