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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.39, 725.88 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.39, 725.88 and 224.47 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.39 : 725.88 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.39/725.88 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.39x = 725.88 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.39x = 162,938.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,938.28/484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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