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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.69, 726.39 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.69, 726.39 and 224.65 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.69 : 726.39 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.69/726.39 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.69x = 726.39 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.69x = 163,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,183.51/484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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