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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.56, 742.34 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.56, 742.34 and 235.81 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.56 : 742.34 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.56/742.34 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.56x = 742.34 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.56x = 175,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,046.89/495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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