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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.32, 736.44 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.32, 736.44 and 231.12 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.32 : 736.44 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.32/736.44 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.32x = 736.44 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.32x = 170,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,202.33/491.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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