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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.06, 723.93 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.06, 723.93 and 222.49 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.06 : 723.93 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.06/723.93 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.06x = 723.93 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.06x = 161,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,064.44/483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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