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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.13, 721.02 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.13, 721.02 and 221.22 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.13 : 721.02 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.13/721.02 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.13x = 721.02 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.13x = 159,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,504.04/481.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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