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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 732.01 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 732.01 and 228.14 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 732.01 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/732.01 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 732.01 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 167,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002.65/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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