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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.09 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.09 and 223.93 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.09 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.09 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.09 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 162,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,588.58/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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