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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.55, 727.96 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.55, 727.96 and 228.75 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.55 : 727.96 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.55/727.96 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.55x = 727.96 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.55x = 166,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,520.85/485.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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