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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 726.36 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 726.36 and 224.07 is: 336.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 726.36 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/726.36 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 726.36 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 162,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,753.81/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.05

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