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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 725.34 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 725.34 and 210.35 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 725.34 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/725.34 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 725.34 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 152,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575.27/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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