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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.67, 725.05 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.67, 725.05 and 239.96 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.67 : 725.05 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.67/725.05 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.67x = 725.05 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.67x = 173,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,985.11/483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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