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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.79, 728.34 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.79, 728.34 and 225.65 is: 338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.79 : 728.34 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.79/728.34 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.79x = 728.34 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.79x = 164,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,346.28/485.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.31

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