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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.45, 725.06 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.45, 725.06 and 223.20 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.45 : 725.06 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.45/725.06 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.45x = 725.06 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.45x = 161,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,837.43/483.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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