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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.48, 722.36 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.48, 722.36 and 207.75 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.48 : 722.36 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.48/722.36 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.48x = 722.36 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.48x = 150,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,070.29/481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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