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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.96, 726.09 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.96, 726.09 and 159.37 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.96 : 726.09 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.96/726.09 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.96x = 726.09 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.96x = 115,716.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,716.96/483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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