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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.40, 723.72 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.40, 723.72 and 208.35 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.40 : 723.72 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.40/723.72 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.40x = 723.72 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.40x = 150,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,787.06/482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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