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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.38, 731.67 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.38, 731.67 and 244.90 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.38 : 731.67 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.38/731.67 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.38x = 731.67 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.38x = 179,185.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,185.98/488.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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