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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.52, 724.96 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.52, 724.96 and 223.52 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.52 : 724.96 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.52/724.96 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.52x = 724.96 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.52x = 162,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,043.06/483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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