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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.28, 724.92 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.28, 724.92 and 141.28 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.28 : 724.92 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.28/724.92 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.28x = 724.92 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.28x = 102,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,416.70/483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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