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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 726.75 and 224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 726.75 and 224.68 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 726.75 = 224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/726.75 = 224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 726.75 × 224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 163,286.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,286.19/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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