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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.26, 724.02 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.26, 724.02 and 223.48 is: 334.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.26 : 724.02 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.26/724.02 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.26x = 724.02 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.26x = 161,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,803.99/483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.82

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