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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.52, 728.37 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.52, 728.37 and 225.63 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.52 : 728.37 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.52/728.37 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.52x = 728.37 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.52x = 164,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,342.12/485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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