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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.37, 726.68 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.37, 726.68 and 159.96 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.37 : 726.68 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.37/726.68 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.37x = 726.68 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.37x = 116,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,240.13/484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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