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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 726.63 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 726.63 and 224.97 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 726.63 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/726.63 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 726.63 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 163,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,469.95/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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