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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.13 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.13 and 240.18 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.13 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.13 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.13 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 174,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,161.72/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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