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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 728.01 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 728.01 and 225.35 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 728.01 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/728.01 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 728.01 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 164,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,057.05/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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