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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 727.14 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 727.14 and 224.82 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 727.14 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/727.14 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 727.14 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 163,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,475.61/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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