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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 725.56 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 725.56 and 223.78 is: 335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 725.56 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/725.56 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 725.56 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 162,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,365.82/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.58

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