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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.67, 726.55 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.67, 726.55 and 240.97 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.67 : 726.55 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.67/726.55 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.67x = 726.55 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.67x = 175,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,073.12/484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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