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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 730.50 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 730.50 and 244 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 730.50 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/730.50 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 730.50 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 178,242
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,242/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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