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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.52, 732.93 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.52, 732.93 and 228.51 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.52 : 732.93 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.52/732.93 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.52x = 732.93 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.52x = 167,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,481.83/488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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