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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.40, 730.68 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.40, 730.68 and 227.32 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.40 : 730.68 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.40/730.68 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.40x = 730.68 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.40x = 166,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,098.18/487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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