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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.22, 729.58 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.22, 729.58 and 226.38 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.22 : 729.58 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.22/729.58 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.22x = 729.58 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.22x = 165,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,162.32/486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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