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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.24, 723.35 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.24, 723.35 and 208.15 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.24 : 723.35 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.24/723.35 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.24x = 723.35 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.24x = 150,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,564.01/482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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