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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.42 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.42 and 235.56 is: 353.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.42 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.42 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.42 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 173,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,942.22/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.54

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