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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.97, 727.64 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.97, 727.64 and 225.09 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.97 : 727.64 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.97/727.64 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.97x = 727.64 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.97x = 163,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,784.49/484.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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