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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.45, 736.83 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.45, 736.83 and 231.32 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.45 : 736.83 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.45/736.83 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.45x = 736.83 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.45x = 170,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,445.36/491.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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