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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 721.38 and 221.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 721.38 and 221.27 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 721.38 = 221.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/721.38 = 221.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 721.38 × 221.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 159,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,621.56/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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