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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 724.48 and 222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 724.48 and 222.69 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 724.48 = 222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/724.48 = 222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 724.48 × 222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 161,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,334.45/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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