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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.50, 726.14 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.50, 726.14 and 210.32 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.50 : 726.14 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.50/726.14 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.50x = 726.14 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.50x = 152,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,721.76/484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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