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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.63, 726.38 and 224.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.63, 726.38 and 224.54 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.63 : 726.38 = 224.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.63/726.38 = 224.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.63x = 726.38 × 224.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.63x = 163,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,101.44/484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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