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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.59, 728.43 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.59, 728.43 and 225.58 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.59 : 728.43 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.59/728.43 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.59x = 728.43 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.59x = 164,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,319.24/485.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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