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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.67, 728.66 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.67, 728.66 and 242.27 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.67 : 728.66 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.67/728.66 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.67x = 728.66 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.67x = 176,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,532.46/485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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