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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 725.40 and 223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 725.40 and 223.64 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 725.40 = 223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/725.40 = 223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 725.40 × 223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 162,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,224.83/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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