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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 731.95 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 731.95 and 228.16 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 731.95 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/731.95 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 731.95 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 167,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,001.71/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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