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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 727.24 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 727.24 and 224.94 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 727.24 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/727.24 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 727.24 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 163,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,585.37/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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