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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.17, 727.41 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.17, 727.41 and 225.02 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.17 : 727.41 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.17/727.41 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.17x = 727.41 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.17x = 163,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,681.80/485.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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