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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 724.37 and 222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 724.37 and 222.71 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 724.37 = 222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/724.37 = 222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 724.37 × 222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 161,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,319.71/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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