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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.04, 731.73 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.04, 731.73 and 227.91 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.04 : 731.73 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.04/731.73 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.04x = 731.73 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.04x = 166,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,768.58/488.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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