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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 731.66 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 731.66 and 228.04 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 731.66 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/731.66 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 731.66 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 166,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,847.75/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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