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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.15, 721.54 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.15, 721.54 and 207.22 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.15 : 721.54 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.15/721.54 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.15x = 721.54 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.15x = 149,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,515.97/481.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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