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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 726.76 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 726.76 and 224.55 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 726.76 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/726.76 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 726.76 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 163,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,193.96/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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