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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 726.40 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 726.40 and 210.36 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 726.40 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/726.40 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 726.40 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 152,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,805.50/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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