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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 731.66 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 731.66 and 227.48 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 731.66 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/731.66 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 731.66 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 166,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.22/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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