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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.31, 723.03 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.31, 723.03 and 208.44 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.31 : 723.03 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.31/723.03 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.31x = 723.03 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.31x = 150,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,708.37/482.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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