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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.12, 730.88 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.12, 730.88 and 227.18 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.12 : 730.88 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.12/730.88 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.12x = 730.88 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.12x = 166,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,041.32/487.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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