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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.08, 724.53 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.08, 724.53 and 223.07 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.08 : 724.53 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.08/724.53 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.08x = 724.53 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.08x = 161,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,620.91/483.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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