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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.57, 726.24 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.57, 726.24 and 210.34 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.57 : 726.24 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.57/726.24 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.57x = 726.24 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.57x = 152,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,757.32/484.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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