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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.60, 725.20 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.60, 725.20 and 223.44 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.60 : 725.20 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.60/725.20 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.60x = 725.20 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.60x = 162,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,038.69/483.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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