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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.46, 726.63 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.46, 726.63 and 227.14 is: 341.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.46 : 726.63 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.46/726.63 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.46x = 726.63 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.46x = 165,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,046.74/483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.39

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