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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.68, 737.88 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.68, 737.88 and 235.36 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.68 : 737.88 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.68/737.88 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.68x = 737.88 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.68x = 173,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,667.44/491.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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