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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.93, 725.27 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.93, 725.27 and 223.90 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.93 : 725.27 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.93/725.27 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.93x = 725.27 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.93x = 162,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,386.83/483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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