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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 721.54 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 721.54 and 221.36 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 721.54 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/721.54 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 721.54 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 159,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,720.09/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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