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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 732.42 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 732.42 and 180.24 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 732.42 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/732.42 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 732.42 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 132,011.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,011.38/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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