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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.51, 725.22 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.51, 725.22 and 209.55 is: 314.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.51 : 725.22 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.51/725.22 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.51x = 725.22 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.51x = 151,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,969.85/483.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.31

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