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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.47, 728.50 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.47, 728.50 and 225.42 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.47 : 728.50 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.47/728.50 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.47x = 728.50 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.47x = 164,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,218.47/485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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