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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.44, 722.35 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.44, 722.35 and 203.87 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.44 : 722.35 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.44/722.35 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.44x = 722.35 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.44x = 147,263.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,263.49/481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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