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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.12 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.12 and 221.33 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.12 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.12 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.12 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 159,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,827.52/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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