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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.63, 721.03 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.63, 721.03 and 224.13 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.63 : 721.03 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.63/721.03 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.63x = 721.03 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.63x = 161,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,600.29/480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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