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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 726.96 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 726.96 and 159.88 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 726.96 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/726.96 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 726.96 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 116,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,226.36/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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