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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.89, 722.82 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.89, 722.82 and 225.39 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.89 : 722.82 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.89/722.82 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.89x = 722.82 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.89x = 162,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,916.40/481.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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