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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.57, 733.55 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.57, 733.55 and 229.16 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.57 : 733.55 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.57/733.55 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.57x = 733.55 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.57x = 168,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,095.50/489.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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