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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 732.81 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 732.81 and 225.11 is: 337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 732.81 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/732.81 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 732.81 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 164,965.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,965.54/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.47

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