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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 737.80 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 737.80 and 232.13 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 737.80 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/737.80 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 737.80 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 171,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,265.51/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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