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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.84, 722.24 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.84, 722.24 and 207.68 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.84 : 722.24 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.84/722.24 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.84x = 722.24 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.84x = 149,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,994.80/481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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