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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.36, 722.26 and 250.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.36, 722.26 and 250.12 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.36 : 722.26 = 250.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.36/722.26 = 250.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.36x = 722.26 × 250.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.36x = 180,651.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,651.67/481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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