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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.89, 728.93 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.89, 728.93 and 225.88 is: 338.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.89 : 728.93 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.89/728.93 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.89x = 728.93 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.89x = 164,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,649.45/485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.86

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