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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.18, 724.80 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.18, 724.80 and 209.19 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.18 : 724.80 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.18/724.80 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.18x = 724.80 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.18x = 151,620.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,620.91/483.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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