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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 741.18 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 741.18 and 234.19 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 741.18 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/741.18 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 741.18 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 173,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,577.58/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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