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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 722.38 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 722.38 and 221.98 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 722.38 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/722.38 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 722.38 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 160,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,353.91/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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