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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.14, 727.78 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.14, 727.78 and 225.40 is: 338.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.14 : 727.78 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.14/727.78 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.14x = 727.78 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.14x = 164,041.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,041.61/485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.13

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