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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.89, 725.13 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.89, 725.13 and 223.97 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.89 : 725.13 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.89/725.13 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.89x = 725.13 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.89x = 162,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,407.37/483.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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