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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.59, 723.25 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.59, 723.25 and 239.19 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.59 : 723.25 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.59/723.25 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.59x = 723.25 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.59x = 172,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,994.17/482.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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