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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 724.88 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 724.88 and 239.58 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 724.88 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/724.88 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 724.88 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 173,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,666.75/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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