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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.09, 726.19 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.09, 726.19 and 159.39 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.09 : 726.19 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.09/726.19 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.09x = 726.19 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.09x = 115,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747.03/484.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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