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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.92, 731.28 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.92, 731.28 and 227.58 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.92 : 731.28 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.92/731.28 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.92x = 731.28 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.92x = 166,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,424.70/487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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