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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 726.50 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 726.50 and 159.82 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 726.50 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/726.50 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 726.50 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 116,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,109.23/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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