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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.85, 722.12 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.85, 722.12 and 221.21 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.85 : 722.12 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.85/722.12 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.85x = 722.12 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.85x = 159,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,735.45/481.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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