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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.05, 731.71 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.05, 731.71 and 231.25 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.05 : 731.71 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.05/731.71 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.05x = 731.71 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.05x = 169,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,207.94/488.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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