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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.34, 722.19 and 207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.34, 722.19 and 207.61 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.34 : 722.19 = 207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.34/722.19 = 207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.34x = 722.19 × 207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.34x = 149,936.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,936.32/481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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