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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.47, 725.38 and 223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.47, 725.38 and 223.59 is: 335.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.47 : 725.38 = 223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.47/725.38 = 223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.47x = 725.38 × 223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.47x = 162,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187.71/483.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.47

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