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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.30, 731.78 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.30, 731.78 and 244.76 is: 366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.30 : 731.78 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.30/731.78 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.30x = 731.78 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.30x = 179,110.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,110.47/488.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.80

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