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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 721.79 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 721.79 and 221.40 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 721.79 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/721.79 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 721.79 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 159,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,800.36/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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