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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 732.36 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 732.36 and 141.60 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 732.36 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/732.36 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 732.36 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 103,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,702.18/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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