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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.32, 732.32 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.32, 732.32 and 146.32 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.32 : 732.32 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.32/732.32 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.32x = 732.32 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.32x = 107,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,153.06/488.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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