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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 722.34 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 722.34 and 225 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 722.34 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/722.34 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 722.34 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 162,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526.50/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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