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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 725.12 and 240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 725.12 and 240.16 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 725.12 = 240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/725.12 = 240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 725.12 × 240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 174,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,144.82/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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