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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.36, 726.66 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.36, 726.66 and 210.38 is: 315.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.36 : 726.66 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.36/726.66 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.36x = 726.66 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.36x = 152,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,874.73/484.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.62

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