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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.46, 729.10 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.46, 729.10 and 226.11 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.46 : 729.10 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.46/729.10 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.46x = 729.10 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.46x = 164,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,856.80/486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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