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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.18, 723.36 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.18, 723.36 and 208.22 is: 312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.18 : 723.36 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.18/723.36 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.18x = 723.36 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.18x = 150,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,618.02/482.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.37

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