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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 724.58 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 724.58 and 226.50 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 724.58 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/724.58 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 724.58 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 164,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,117.37/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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