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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 737.98 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 737.98 and 203.22 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 737.98 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/737.98 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 737.98 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 149,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,972.30/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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