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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 727.99 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 727.99 and 225.52 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 727.99 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/727.99 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 727.99 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 164,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,173.92/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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