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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.68, 732.78 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.68, 732.78 and 228.60 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.68 : 732.78 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.68/732.78 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.68x = 732.78 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.68x = 167,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,513.51/488.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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