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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.98, 728.38 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.98, 728.38 and 225.62 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.98 : 728.38 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.98/728.38 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.98x = 728.38 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.98x = 164,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,337.10/485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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