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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.56, 727.08 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.56, 727.08 and 210.72 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.56 : 727.08 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.56/727.08 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.56x = 727.08 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.56x = 153,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,210.30/484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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