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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 725.37 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 725.37 and 220.06 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 725.37 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/725.37 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 725.37 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 159,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,624.92/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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