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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.26, 722.52 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.26, 722.52 and 222.48 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.26 : 722.52 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.26/722.52 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.26x = 722.52 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.26x = 160,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,746.25/482.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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