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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.24, 726.48 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.24, 726.48 and 210.26 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.24 : 726.48 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.24/726.48 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.24x = 726.48 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.24x = 152,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,748.63/484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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