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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.71, 738.09 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.71, 738.09 and 232.34 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.71 : 738.09 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.71/738.09 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.71x = 738.09 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.71x = 171,484.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,484.14/492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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