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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.10, 723.24 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.10, 723.24 and 208.08 is: 312.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.10 : 723.24 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.10/723.24 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.10x = 723.24 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.10x = 150,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,491.78/482.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.16

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