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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.26, 717.66 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.26, 717.66 and 221.76 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.26 : 717.66 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.26/717.66 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.26x = 717.66 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.26x = 159,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,148.28/478.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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