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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 723.63 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 723.63 and 222.78 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 723.63 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/723.63 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 723.63 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 161,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,210.29/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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