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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.40, 724.49 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.40, 724.49 and 239.99 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.40 : 724.49 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.40/724.49 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.40x = 724.49 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.40x = 173,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,869.16/483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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