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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.14, 724.96 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.14, 724.96 and 239.66 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.14 : 724.96 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.14/724.96 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.14x = 724.96 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.14x = 173,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,743.91/483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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