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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 739.86 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 739.86 and 236.44 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 739.86 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/739.86 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 739.86 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 174,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,932.50/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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