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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 722.06 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 722.06 and 221.26 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 722.06 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/722.06 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 722.06 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 159,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,763.00/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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