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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.93, 737.83 and 231.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.93, 737.83 and 231.85 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.93 : 737.83 = 231.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.93/737.83 = 231.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.93x = 737.83 × 231.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.93x = 171,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,063.46/491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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