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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 727.40 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 727.40 and 211.02 is: 316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 727.40 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/727.40 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 727.40 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 153,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,491.26/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.55

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