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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.78, 725.31 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.78, 725.31 and 240.18 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.78 : 725.31 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.78/725.31 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.78x = 725.31 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.78x = 174,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,204.96/483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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