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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.80, 727.21 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.80, 727.21 and 210.85 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.80 : 727.21 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.80/727.21 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.80x = 727.21 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.80x = 153,334.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,334.76/484.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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