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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 736.72 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 736.72 and 231.09 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 736.72 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/736.72 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 736.72 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 170,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,247.95/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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