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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 725.36 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 725.36 and 239.96 is: 359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 725.36 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/725.36 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 725.36 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 174,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,058.00/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.49

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