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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.16, 725.60 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.16, 725.60 and 240.32 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.16 : 725.60 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.16/725.60 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.16x = 725.60 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.16x = 174,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,376.19/484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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