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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.61, 731.01 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.61, 731.01 and 227.48 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.61 : 731.01 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.61/731.01 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.61x = 731.01 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.61x = 166,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,286.50/487.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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