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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.66, 721.89 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.66, 721.89 and 221.29 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.66 : 721.89 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.66/721.89 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.66x = 721.89 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.66x = 159,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,745.23/481.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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