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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.34, 723.06 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.34, 723.06 and 208.23 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.34 : 723.06 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.34/723.06 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.34x = 723.06 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.34x = 150,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,562.78/482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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