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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 738.03 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 738.03 and 232.06 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 738.03 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/738.03 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 738.03 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 171,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,267.24/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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