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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 737.88 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 737.88 and 231.98 is: 347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 737.88 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/737.88 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 737.88 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 171,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173.40/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.70

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