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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.57, 730.33 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.57, 730.33 and 227.79 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.57 : 730.33 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.57/730.33 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.57x = 730.33 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.57x = 166,361.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,361.87/487.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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