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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.69, 736.89 and 231.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.69, 736.89 and 231.65 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.69 : 736.89 = 231.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.69/736.89 = 231.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.69x = 736.89 × 231.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.69x = 170,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,700.57/491.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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