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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.75, 731.30 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.75, 731.30 and 227.60 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.75 : 731.30 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.75/731.30 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.75x = 731.30 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.75x = 166,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,444.57/487.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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