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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.30, 721.59 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.30, 721.59 and 224.50 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.30 : 721.59 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.30/721.59 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.30x = 721.59 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.30x = 161,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,996.96/481.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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