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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.81, 726.94 and 225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.81, 726.94 and 225.07 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.81 : 726.94 = 225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.81/726.94 = 225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.81x = 726.94 × 225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.81x = 163,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,612.39/484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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