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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487, 730.82 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487, 730.82 and 230.52 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487 : 730.82 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487/730.82 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487x = 730.82 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487x = 168,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,468.63/487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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