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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 731.22 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 731.22 and 227.76 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 731.22 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/731.22 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 731.22 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 166,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,542.67/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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