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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 732.38 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 732.38 and 146.28 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 732.38 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/732.38 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 732.38 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 107,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,132.55/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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