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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.54, 725.16 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.54, 725.16 and 209.56 is: 314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.54 : 725.16 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.54/725.16 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.54x = 725.16 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.54x = 151,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,964.53/483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.28

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