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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.94, 733.28 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.94, 733.28 and 146.94 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.94 : 733.28 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.94/733.28 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.94x = 733.28 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.94x = 107,744.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,744.50/488.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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