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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.92, 722.21 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.92, 722.21 and 207.74 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.92 : 722.21 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.92/722.21 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.92x = 722.21 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.92x = 150,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,027.26/481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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