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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.16, 728.04 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.16, 728.04 and 211.25 is: 317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.16 : 728.04 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.16/728.04 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.16x = 728.04 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.16x = 153,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,797.39/485.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.01

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