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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 740.83 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 740.83 and 233.75 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 740.83 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/740.83 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 740.83 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 173,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,167.84/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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