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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 741.92 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 741.92 and 234.99 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 741.92 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/741.92 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 741.92 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 174,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,342.61/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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