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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.38, 722.31 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.38, 722.31 and 207.56 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.38 : 722.31 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.38/722.31 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.38x = 722.31 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.38x = 149,919.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,919.05/481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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