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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.97, 732.46 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.97, 732.46 and 228.61 is: 342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.97 : 732.46 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.97/732.46 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.97x = 732.46 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.97x = 167,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,444.02/488.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.45

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