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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.37, 722.34 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.37, 722.34 and 207.45 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.37 : 722.34 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.37/722.34 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.37x = 722.34 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.37x = 149,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,848.40/481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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