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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 741.96 and 234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 741.96 and 234.68 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 741.96 = 234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/741.96 = 234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 741.96 × 234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 174,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,119.46/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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