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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.13, 726.27 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.13, 726.27 and 159.47 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.13 : 726.27 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.13/726.27 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.13x = 726.27 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.13x = 115,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,816.77/484.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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