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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.25, 722.08 and 203.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.25, 722.08 and 203.67 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.25 : 722.08 = 203.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.25/722.08 = 203.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.25x = 722.08 × 203.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.25x = 147,068.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,068.23/481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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