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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.22, 729.22 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.22, 729.22 and 239.17 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.22 : 729.22 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.22/729.22 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.22x = 729.22 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.22x = 174,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,406.94/486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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