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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 732.10 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 732.10 and 227.90 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 732.10 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/732.10 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 732.10 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 166,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844.45/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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