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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.66, 727.23 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.66, 727.23 and 211 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.66 : 727.23 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.66/727.23 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.66x = 727.23 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.66x = 153,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,445.53/484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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