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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.28, 723.50 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.28, 723.50 and 208.40 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.28 : 723.50 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.28/723.50 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.28x = 723.50 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.28x = 150,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,772.74/482.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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