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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.44, 732.86 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.44, 732.86 and 228.25 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.44 : 732.86 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.44/732.86 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.44x = 732.86 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.44x = 167,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,270.49/488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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