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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 726.88 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 726.88 and 224.62 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 726.88 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/726.88 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 726.88 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 163,271.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,271.79/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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