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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.42, 725.67 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.42, 725.67 and 228.10 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.42 : 725.67 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.42/725.67 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.42x = 725.67 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.42x = 165,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,525.33/484.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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