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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.18, 721.61 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.18, 721.61 and 207.19 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.18 : 721.61 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.18/721.61 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.18x = 721.61 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.18x = 149,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,510.38/481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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