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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.42, 740.26 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.42, 740.26 and 233.40 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.42 : 740.26 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.42/740.26 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.42x = 740.26 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.42x = 172,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,776.68/493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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