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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.92, 726.11 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.92, 726.11 and 223.76 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.92 : 726.11 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.92/726.11 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.92x = 726.11 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.92x = 162,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,469.62/483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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