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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.28, 731.89 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.28, 731.89 and 227.97 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.28 : 731.89 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.28/731.89 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.28x = 731.89 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.28x = 166,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,848.96/488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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