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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.51, 722.22 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.51, 722.22 and 207.55 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.51 : 722.22 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.51/722.22 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.51x = 722.22 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.51x = 149,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,896.76/481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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