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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.96, 723.09 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.96, 723.09 and 208.18 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.96 : 723.09 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.96/723.09 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.96x = 723.09 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.96x = 150,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534.56/481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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