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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.50, 732.76 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.50, 732.76 and 228.42 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.50 : 732.76 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.50/732.76 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.50x = 732.76 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.50x = 167,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,377.73/488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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