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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.30, 723.40 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.30, 723.40 and 208.17 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.30 : 723.40 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.30/723.40 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.30x = 723.40 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.30x = 150,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,589.66/482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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