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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.22, 727.42 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.22, 727.42 and 211.11 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.22 : 727.42 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.22/727.42 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.22x = 727.42 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.22x = 153,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,565.64/485.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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