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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.32, 729.44 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.32, 729.44 and 226.24 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.32 : 729.44 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.32/729.44 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.32x = 729.44 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.32x = 165,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,028.51/486.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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