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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.14, 721.76 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.14, 721.76 and 207.15 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.14 : 721.76 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.14/721.76 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.14x = 721.76 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.14x = 149,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,512.58/481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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