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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.04, 726.05 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.04, 726.05 and 159.41 is: 239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.04 : 726.05 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.04/726.05 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.04x = 726.05 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.04x = 115,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,741.84/484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.12

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