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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 725.19 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 725.19 and 239.74 is: 359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 725.19 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/725.19 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 725.19 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 173,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,857.05/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.61

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