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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 725.09 and 239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 725.09 and 239.71 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 725.09 = 239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/725.09 = 239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 725.09 × 239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 173,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,811.32/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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