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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.18, 727.27 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.18, 727.27 and 211.22 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.18 : 727.27 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.18/727.27 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.18x = 727.27 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.18x = 153,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,613.97/485.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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