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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.41, 737.56 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.41, 737.56 and 231.56 is: 347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.41 : 737.56 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.41/737.56 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.41x = 737.56 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.41x = 170,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,785.71/491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.55

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