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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 725.60 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 725.60 and 227.04 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 725.60 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/725.60 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 725.60 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 164,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,740.22/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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