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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.58, 728.27 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.58, 728.27 and 225.60 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.58 : 728.27 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.58/728.27 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.58x = 728.27 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.58x = 164,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,292.94/485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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