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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.37, 724.97 and 223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.37, 724.97 and 223.09 is: 334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.37 : 724.97 = 223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.37/724.97 = 223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.37x = 724.97 × 223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.37x = 161,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,732.30/483.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.59

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