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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.14, 731.93 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.14, 731.93 and 228.31 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.14 : 731.93 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.14/731.93 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.14x = 731.93 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.14x = 167,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,103.97/488.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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