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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.68, 725.88 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.68, 725.88 and 227.36 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.68 : 725.88 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.68/725.88 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.68x = 725.88 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.68x = 165,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,036.08/483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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