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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.48, 726.16 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.48, 726.16 and 210.52 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.48 : 726.16 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.48/726.16 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.48x = 726.16 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.48x = 152,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,871.20/484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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