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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.98, 733.79 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.98, 733.79 and 232.50 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.98 : 733.79 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.98/733.79 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.98x = 733.79 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.98x = 170,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,606.18/488.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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