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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484, 726.38 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484, 726.38 and 227.52 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484 : 726.38 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484/726.38 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484x = 726.38 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484x = 165,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,265.98/484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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