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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.15, 728.64 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.15, 728.64 and 225.80 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.15 : 728.64 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.15/728.64 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.15x = 728.64 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.15x = 164,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,526.91/486.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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