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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.74, 726.58 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.74, 726.58 and 224.93 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.74 : 726.58 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.74/726.58 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.74x = 726.58 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.74x = 163,430.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,430.89/484.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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