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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.42, 725.20 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.42, 725.20 and 209.48 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.42 : 725.20 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.42/725.20 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.42x = 725.20 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.42x = 151,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,914.90/483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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