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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.46, 728.14 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.46, 728.14 and 228.14 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.46 : 728.14 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.46/728.14 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.46x = 728.14 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.46x = 166,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,117.86/484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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