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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 724.68 and 223.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 724.68 and 223.54 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 724.68 = 223.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/724.68 = 223.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 724.68 × 223.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 161,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,994.97/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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