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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.46, 722.22 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.46, 722.22 and 207.48 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.46 : 722.22 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.46/722.22 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.46x = 722.22 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.46x = 149,846.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,846.21/481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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