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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.84, 724.66 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.84, 724.66 and 223.14 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.84 : 724.66 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.84/724.66 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.84x = 724.66 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.84x = 161,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,700.63/482.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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