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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 737.94 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 737.94 and 231.82 is: 347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 737.94 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/737.94 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 737.94 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 171,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,069.25/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.72

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