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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.06, 723.12 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.06, 723.12 and 208.08 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.06 : 723.12 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.06/723.12 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.06x = 723.12 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.06x = 150,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,466.81/482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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