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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.83, 726.28 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.83, 726.28 and 224.47 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.83 : 726.28 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.83/726.28 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.83x = 726.28 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.83x = 163,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,025.13/484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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