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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.36, 732.38 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.36, 732.38 and 146.36 is: 219.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.36 : 732.38 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.36/732.38 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.36x = 732.38 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.36x = 107,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,191.14/488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.49

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