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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.16, 666.66 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.16, 666.66 and 308.20 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.16 : 666.66 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.16/666.66 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.16x = 666.66 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.16x = 205,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,464.61/483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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