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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.15, 742.94 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.15, 742.94 and 235.33 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.15 : 742.94 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.15/742.94 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.15x = 742.94 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.15x = 174,836.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,836.07/495.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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