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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.31, 731.73 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.31, 731.73 and 244.50 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.31 : 731.73 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.31/731.73 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.31x = 731.73 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.31x = 178,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,907.99/488.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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