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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.36, 725.24 and 209.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.36, 725.24 and 209.31 is: 314.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.36 : 725.24 = 209.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.36/725.24 = 209.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.36x = 725.24 × 209.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.36x = 151,799.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,799.98/483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.05

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