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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.33, 732.64 and 241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.33, 732.64 and 241.61 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.33 : 732.64 = 241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.33/732.64 = 241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.33x = 732.64 × 241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.33x = 177,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,011.94/488.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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