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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.44, 725.99 and 223.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.44, 725.99 and 223.87 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.44 : 725.99 = 223.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.44/725.99 = 223.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.44x = 725.99 × 223.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.44x = 162,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,525.01/484.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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