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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.37, 732.18 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.37, 732.18 and 228.54 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.37 : 732.18 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.37/732.18 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.37x = 732.18 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.37x = 167,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,332.42/488.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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