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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 732.32 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 732.32 and 228.14 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 732.32 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/732.32 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 732.32 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 167,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,066.68/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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