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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 737.30 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 737.30 and 227.88 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 737.30 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/737.30 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 737.30 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 168,015.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,015.92/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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