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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 725.93 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 725.93 and 159.36 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 725.93 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/725.93 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 725.93 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 115,684.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,684.20/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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