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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.23, 722.82 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.23, 722.82 and 208.45 is: 312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.23 : 722.82 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.23/722.82 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.23x = 722.82 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.23x = 150,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,668.21/482.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.44

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