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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.88, 723.06 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.88, 723.06 and 207.90 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.88 : 723.06 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.88/723.06 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.88x = 723.06 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.88x = 150,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,324.17/481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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