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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.98, 726.89 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.98, 726.89 and 224.63 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.98 : 726.89 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.98/726.89 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.98x = 726.89 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.98x = 163,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,281.86/484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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