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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.56, 730.96 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.56, 730.96 and 230.76 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.56 : 730.96 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.56/730.96 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.56x = 730.96 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.56x = 168,676.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,676.33/487.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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