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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.63, 732.63 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.63, 732.63 and 228.50 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.63 : 732.63 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.63/732.63 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.63x = 732.63 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.63x = 167,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,401.15/488.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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