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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 722.96 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 722.96 and 222.03 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 722.96 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/722.96 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 722.96 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 160,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,517.70/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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