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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.50, 725.20 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.50, 725.20 and 240.18 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.50 : 725.20 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.50/725.20 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.50x = 725.20 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.50x = 174,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,177.94/483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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