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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.21, 738.72 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.21, 738.72 and 232.47 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.21 : 738.72 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.21/738.72 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.21x = 738.72 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.21x = 171,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,730.24/492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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