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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.24, 732.64 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.24, 732.64 and 180.31 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.24 : 732.64 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.24/732.64 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.24x = 732.64 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.24x = 132,099.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,099.11/488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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