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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 726.26 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 726.26 and 241.11 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 726.26 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/726.26 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 726.26 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 175,108.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,108.55/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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