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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.57, 722.12 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.57, 722.12 and 221.56 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.57 : 722.12 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.57/722.12 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.57x = 722.12 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.57x = 159,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,989.99/481.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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