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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 724.92 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 724.92 and 239.48 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 724.92 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/724.92 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 724.92 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 173,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,603.84/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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