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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.33, 724.36 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.33, 724.36 and 226.29 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.33 : 724.36 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.33/724.36 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.33x = 724.36 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.33x = 163,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,914.29/483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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