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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.14, 729.34 and 239.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.14, 729.34 and 239.49 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.14 : 729.34 = 239.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.14/729.34 = 239.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.14x = 729.34 × 239.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.14x = 174,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,669.04/486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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