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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 725.80 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 725.80 and 240.28 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 725.80 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/725.80 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 725.80 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 174,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,395.22/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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