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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.20, 726.44 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.20, 726.44 and 159.60 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.20 : 726.44 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.20/726.44 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.20x = 726.44 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.20x = 115,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,939.82/484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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