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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.06, 738.08 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.06, 738.08 and 231.97 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.06 : 738.08 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.06/738.08 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.06x = 738.08 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.06x = 171,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,211.15/492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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