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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 726.78 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 726.78 and 159.85 is: 239.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 726.78 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/726.78 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 726.78 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 116,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,175.78/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.80

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