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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.72, 722.24 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.72, 722.24 and 207.67 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.72 : 722.24 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.72/722.24 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.72x = 722.24 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.72x = 149,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,987.58/481.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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