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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 725.16 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 725.16 and 226.76 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 725.16 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/725.16 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 725.16 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 164,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,437.28/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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