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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 725.86 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 725.86 and 240.49 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 725.86 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/725.86 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 725.86 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 174,563.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,563.89/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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