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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.68, 731.52 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.68, 731.52 and 231.12 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.68 : 731.52 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.68/731.52 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.68x = 731.52 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.68x = 169,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,068.90/487.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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