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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.18, 726.63 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.18, 726.63 and 227.86 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.18 : 726.63 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.18/726.63 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.18x = 726.63 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.18x = 165,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,569.91/484.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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