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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.35, 726.38 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.35, 726.38 and 210.38 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.35 : 726.38 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.35/726.38 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.35x = 726.38 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.35x = 152,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,812.72/484.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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