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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.89, 727.41 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.89, 727.41 and 225.15 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.89 : 727.41 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.89/727.41 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.89x = 727.41 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.89x = 163,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,776.36/484.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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