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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.19, 721.98 and 207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.19, 721.98 and 207.21 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.19 : 721.98 = 207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.19/721.98 = 207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.19x = 721.98 × 207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.19x = 149,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,601.48/481.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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