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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.73, 728.82 and 225.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.73, 728.82 and 225.87 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.73 : 728.82 = 225.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.73/728.82 = 225.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.73x = 728.82 × 225.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.73x = 164,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,618.57/485.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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