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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 726.88 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 726.88 and 241.48 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 726.88 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/726.88 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 726.88 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 175,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,526.98/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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