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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 737.63 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 737.63 and 231.94 is: 347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 737.63 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/737.63 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 737.63 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 171,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,085.90/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.75

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