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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.08, 731.48 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.08, 731.48 and 231.04 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.08 : 731.48 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.08/731.48 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.08x = 731.48 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.08x = 169,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,001.14/488.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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