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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.54, 723.27 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.54, 723.27 and 225.50 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.54 : 723.27 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.54/723.27 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.54x = 723.27 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.54x = 163,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,097.39/482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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