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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 726.23 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 726.23 and 159.50 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 726.23 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/726.23 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 726.23 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 115,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,835.90/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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