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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 722.16 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 722.16 and 221.58 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 722.16 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/722.16 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 722.16 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 160,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,016.21/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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