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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 738.09 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 738.09 and 235.50 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 738.09 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/738.09 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 738.09 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 173,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,820.20/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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