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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.70, 738.74 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.70, 738.74 and 232.74 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.70 : 738.74 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.70/738.74 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.70x = 738.74 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.70x = 171,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,934.35/492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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