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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.16 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.16 and 207.30 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.16 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.16 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.16 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 149,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,703.77/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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