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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.08, 726.50 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.08, 726.50 and 224.20 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.08 : 726.50 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.08/726.50 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.08x = 726.50 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.08x = 162,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,881.30/484.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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