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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.68, 727.10 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.68, 727.10 and 228.04 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.68 : 727.10 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.68/727.10 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.68x = 727.10 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.68x = 165,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,807.88/484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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