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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.91, 733.16 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.91, 733.16 and 228.86 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.91 : 733.16 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.91/733.16 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.91x = 733.16 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.91x = 167,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,791.00/488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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