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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.48, 732.68 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.48, 732.68 and 159.38 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.48 : 732.68 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.48/732.68 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.48x = 732.68 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.48x = 116,774.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,774.54/488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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