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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.41, 727.01 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.41, 727.01 and 224.70 is: 337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.41 : 727.01 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.41/727.01 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.41x = 727.01 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.41x = 163,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,358.02/484.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.23

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