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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.06, 727.92 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.06, 727.92 and 211.22 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.06 : 727.92 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.06/727.92 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.06x = 727.92 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.06x = 153,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,747.62/485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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