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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.23, 727.96 and 211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.23, 727.96 and 211.37 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.23 : 727.96 = 211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.23/727.96 = 211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.23x = 727.96 × 211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.23x = 153,868.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,868.91/485.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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