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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 732.84 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 732.84 and 232 is: 347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 732.84 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/732.84 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 732.84 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 170,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,017.72/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.83

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