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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.62, 723.70 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.62, 723.70 and 222.54 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.62 : 723.70 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.62/723.70 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.62x = 723.70 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.62x = 161,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,056.08/482.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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