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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.56, 724.70 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.56, 724.70 and 219.81 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.56 : 724.70 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.56/724.70 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.56x = 724.70 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.56x = 159,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,296.31/483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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