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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.39, 725.16 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.39, 725.16 and 223.65 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.39 : 725.16 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.39/725.16 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.39x = 725.16 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.39x = 162,182.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,182.03/483.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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