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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 736.71 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 736.71 and 231.20 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 736.71 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/736.71 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 736.71 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 170,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,327.35/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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