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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 722 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 722 and 221.46 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 722 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/722 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 722 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 159,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,894.12/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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