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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.91, 731.66 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.91, 731.66 and 227.86 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.91 : 731.66 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.91/731.66 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.91x = 731.66 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.91x = 166,716.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,716.05/487.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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