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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.53, 732.63 and 228.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.53, 732.63 and 228.49 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.53 : 732.63 = 228.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.53/732.63 = 228.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.53x = 732.63 × 228.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.53x = 167,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,396.37/488.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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