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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.15, 724.29 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.15, 724.29 and 223.02 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.15 : 724.29 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.15/724.29 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.15x = 724.29 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.15x = 161,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,531.16/483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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