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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.89, 730.43 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.89, 730.43 and 226.88 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.89 : 730.43 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.89/730.43 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.89x = 730.43 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.89x = 165,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,719.96/486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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