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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.02, 725.76 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.02, 725.76 and 240.21 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.02 : 725.76 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.02/725.76 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.02x = 725.76 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.02x = 174,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,334.81/484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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