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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.96, 731.58 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.96, 731.58 and 244.24 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.96 : 731.58 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.96/731.58 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.96x = 731.58 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.96x = 178,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,681.10/487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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