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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.66, 724.88 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.66, 724.88 and 223.28 is: 334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.66 : 724.88 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.66/724.88 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.66x = 724.88 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.66x = 161,851.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,851.21/483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.64

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