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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.58, 725.23 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.58, 725.23 and 209.64 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.58 : 725.23 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.58/725.23 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.58x = 725.23 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.58x = 152,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,037.22/483.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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