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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 736.74 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 736.74 and 227.94 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 736.74 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/736.74 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 736.74 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 167,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,927.69/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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