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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.60, 722.32 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.60, 722.32 and 207.55 is: 311.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.60 : 722.32 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.60/722.32 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.60x = 722.32 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.60x = 149,917.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,917.52/481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.29

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