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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.25, 726.03 and 210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.25, 726.03 and 210.20 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.25 : 726.03 = 210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.25/726.03 = 210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.25x = 726.03 × 210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.25x = 152,607.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607.88/484.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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