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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.13, 724.60 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.13, 724.60 and 223.06 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.13 : 724.60 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.13/724.60 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.13x = 724.60 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.13x = 161,629.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,629.28/483.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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