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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 737.72 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 737.72 and 231.94 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 737.72 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/737.72 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 737.72 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 171,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,106.78/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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