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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.46, 722.88 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.46, 722.88 and 222.09 is: 332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.46 : 722.88 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.46/722.88 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.46x = 722.88 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.46x = 160,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,544.42/482.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.76

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