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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 721.81 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 721.81 and 221.24 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 721.81 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/721.81 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 721.81 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 159,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,693.24/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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