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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.19, 725.64 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.19, 725.64 and 224.15 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.19 : 725.64 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.19/725.64 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.19x = 725.64 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.19x = 162,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,652.21/484.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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