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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.56 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.56 and 230.56 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.56 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.56 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.56 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 168,437.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,437.91/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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