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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 724.80 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 724.80 and 223.60 is: 335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 724.80 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/724.80 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 724.80 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 162,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,065.28/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.18

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