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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.22, 731.89 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.22, 731.89 and 180.01 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.22 : 731.89 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.22/731.89 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.22x = 731.89 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.22x = 131,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747.52/488.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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