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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.34, 725.28 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.34, 725.28 and 209.44 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.34 : 725.28 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.34/725.28 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.34x = 725.28 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.34x = 151,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,899.27/483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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