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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 734.30 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 734.30 and 225.88 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 734.30 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/734.30 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 734.30 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 165,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,862.41/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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