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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.62, 733.07 and 228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.62, 733.07 and 228.70 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.62 : 733.07 = 228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.62/733.07 = 228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.62x = 733.07 × 228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.62x = 167,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,653.11/488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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