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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.31, 726.39 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.31, 726.39 and 159.68 is: 239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.31 : 726.39 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.31/726.39 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.31x = 726.39 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.31x = 115,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,988.14/484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.49

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