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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.05, 725.72 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.05, 725.72 and 227.25 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.05 : 725.72 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.05/725.72 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.05x = 725.72 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.05x = 164,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,918.73/484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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