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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.77, 732.89 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.77, 732.89 and 228.47 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.77 : 732.89 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.77/732.89 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.77x = 732.89 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.77x = 167,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,442.24/488.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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