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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.47, 723.88 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.47, 723.88 and 222.59 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.47 : 723.88 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.47/723.88 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.47x = 723.88 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.47x = 161,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,130.54/482.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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