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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.22, 742.81 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.22, 742.81 and 235.34 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.22 : 742.81 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.22/742.81 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.22x = 742.81 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.22x = 174,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,812.91/495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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