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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.72 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.72 and 231.90 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.72 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.72 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.72 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 171,077.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,077.27/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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