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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.26, 726.29 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.26, 726.29 and 224.10 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.26 : 726.29 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.26/726.29 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.26x = 726.29 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.26x = 162,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,756.84/484.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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