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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.97, 731.54 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.97, 731.54 and 227.83 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.97 : 731.54 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.97/731.54 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.97x = 731.54 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.97x = 166,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,665.50/487.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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