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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.07, 726.01 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.07, 726.01 and 224.04 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.07 : 726.01 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.07/726.01 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.07x = 726.01 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.07x = 162,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,657.44/484.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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