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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.20, 731.80 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.20, 731.80 and 244.60 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.20 : 731.80 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.20/731.80 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.20x = 731.80 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.20x = 178,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,998.28/488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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