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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.04, 724.48 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.04, 724.48 and 226.48 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.04 : 724.48 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.04/724.48 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.04x = 724.48 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.04x = 164,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,080.23/483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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