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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 724.38 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 724.38 and 223.47 is: 334.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 724.38 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/724.38 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 724.38 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 161,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,877.20/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.88

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