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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 741.57 and 234.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 741.57 and 234.21 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 741.57 = 234.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/741.57 = 234.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 741.57 × 234.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 173,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,683.11/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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