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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.30, 725.16 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.30, 725.16 and 209.46 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.30 : 725.16 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.30/725.16 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.30x = 725.16 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.30x = 151,892.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892.01/483.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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