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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.25, 730.88 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.25, 730.88 and 145.25 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.25 : 730.88 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.25/730.88 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.25x = 730.88 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.25x = 106,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,159.59/487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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