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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.15, 731.82 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.15, 731.82 and 228.02 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.15 : 731.82 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.15/731.82 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.15x = 731.82 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.15x = 166,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,869.54/488.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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