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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.45, 732.21 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.45, 732.21 and 180.22 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.45 : 732.21 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.45/732.21 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.45x = 732.21 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.45x = 131,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,955.23/488.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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