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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 726.17 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 726.17 and 223.65 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 726.17 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/726.17 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 726.17 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 162,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,406.80/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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