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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.09, 740.54 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.09, 740.54 and 230.18 is: 344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.09 : 740.54 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.09/740.54 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.09x = 740.54 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.09x = 170,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,457.50/494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.99

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