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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.78, 727.38 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.78, 727.38 and 228.28 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.78 : 727.38 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.78/727.38 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.78x = 727.38 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.78x = 166,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,046.31/484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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