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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 731.88 and 163.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 731.88 and 163.36 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 731.88 = 163.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/731.88 = 163.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 731.88 × 163.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 119,559.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,559.92/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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