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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.97, 729.18 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.97, 729.18 and 239.33 is: 359.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.97 : 729.18 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.97/729.18 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.97x = 729.18 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.97x = 174,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,511.00/485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.10

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