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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 728.66 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 728.66 and 225.80 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 728.66 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/728.66 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 728.66 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 164,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,531.43/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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