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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.71, 722.96 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.71, 722.96 and 208.01 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.71 : 722.96 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.71/722.96 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.71x = 722.96 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.71x = 150,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,379.81/481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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