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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.60 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.60 and 234.88 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.60 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.60 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.60 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 173,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,247.49/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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