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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.04, 716.52 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.04, 716.52 and 221 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.04 : 716.52 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.04/716.52 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.04x = 716.52 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.04x = 158,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,350.92/478.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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