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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.06, 732.48 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.06, 732.48 and 180.21 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.06 : 732.48 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.06/732.48 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.06x = 732.48 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.06x = 132,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,000.22/488.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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