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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.94, 725.01 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.94, 725.01 and 223.20 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.94 : 725.01 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.94/725.01 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.94x = 725.01 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.94x = 161,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,822.23/482.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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