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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 733.32 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 733.32 and 228.84 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 733.32 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/733.32 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 733.32 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 167,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,812.95/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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