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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.87, 725.52 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.87, 725.52 and 220.23 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.87 : 725.52 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.87/725.52 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.87x = 725.52 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.87x = 159,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,781.27/483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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