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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.98, 723.03 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.98, 723.03 and 208.10 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.98 : 723.03 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.98/723.03 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.98x = 723.03 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.98x = 150,463.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,463.57/481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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