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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 724.46 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 724.46 and 239.69 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 724.46 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/724.46 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 724.46 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 173,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,642.79/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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