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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.81, 733.08 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.81, 733.08 and 228.66 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.81 : 733.08 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.81/733.08 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.81x = 733.08 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.81x = 167,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624.18/488.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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