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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 737.19 and 231.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 737.19 and 231.33 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 737.19 = 231.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/737.19 = 231.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 737.19 × 231.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 170,530.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,530.48/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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