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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.23, 724.96 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.23, 724.96 and 209.37 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.23 : 724.96 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.23/724.96 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.23x = 724.96 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.23x = 151,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,780.20/483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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