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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.12, 723.36 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.12, 723.36 and 208.28 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.12 : 723.36 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.12/723.36 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.12x = 723.36 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.12x = 150,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661.42/482.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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