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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.52, 722.54 and 225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.52, 722.54 and 225 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.52 : 722.54 = 225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.52/722.54 = 225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.52x = 722.54 × 225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.52x = 162,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,571.50/481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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