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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 724.32 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 724.32 and 209.22 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 724.32 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/724.32 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 724.32 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 151,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,542.23/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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