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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 738.26 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 738.26 and 232.49 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 738.26 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/738.26 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 738.26 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 171,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,640.93/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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