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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.04, 726.96 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.04, 726.96 and 210.96 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.04 : 726.96 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.04/726.96 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.04x = 726.96 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.04x = 153,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,359.48/485.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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