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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 733.04 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 733.04 and 232 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 733.04 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/733.04 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 733.04 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 170,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065.28/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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