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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.80, 722.99 and 204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.80, 722.99 and 204.14 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.80 : 722.99 = 204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.80/722.99 = 204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.80x = 722.99 × 204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.80x = 147,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586.54/481.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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