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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 737.57 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 737.57 and 231.55 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 737.57 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/737.57 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 737.57 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 170,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,784.33/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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