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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.38, 725.18 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.38, 725.18 and 209.55 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.38 : 725.18 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.38/725.18 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.38x = 725.18 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.38x = 151,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,961.47/483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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