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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482, 723.54 and 225.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482, 723.54 and 225.56 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482 : 723.54 = 225.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482/723.54 = 225.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482x = 723.54 × 225.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482x = 163,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,201.68/482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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