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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 725.48 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 725.48 and 227.12 is: 340.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 725.48 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/725.48 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 725.48 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 164,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771.02/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.38

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