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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.16, 730.58 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.16, 730.58 and 227 is: 340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.16 : 730.58 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.16/730.58 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.16x = 730.58 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.16x = 165,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,841.66/487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.43

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