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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.86, 723.01 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.86, 723.01 and 208.02 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.86 : 723.01 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.86/723.01 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.86x = 723.01 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.86x = 150,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,400.02/481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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