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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.56, 732.72 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.56, 732.72 and 146.56 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.56 : 732.72 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.56/732.72 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.56x = 732.72 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.56x = 107,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,387.44/488.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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