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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.24, 725.28 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.24, 725.28 and 226.76 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.24 : 725.28 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.24/725.28 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.24x = 725.28 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.24x = 164,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,464.49/483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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