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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 726.12 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 726.12 and 159.40 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 726.12 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/726.12 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 726.12 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 115,743.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,743.53/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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