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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 726.96 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 726.96 and 241.44 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 726.96 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/726.96 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 726.96 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 175,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,517.22/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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