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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.22, 725.10 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.22, 725.10 and 239.68 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.22 : 725.10 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.22/725.10 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.22x = 725.10 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.22x = 173,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,791.97/483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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