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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 737.70 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 737.70 and 231.76 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 737.70 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/737.70 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 737.70 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 170,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,969.35/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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