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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 723.60 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 723.60 and 208.44 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 723.60 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/723.60 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 723.60 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 150,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,827.18/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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