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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 727.96 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 727.96 and 211.43 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 727.96 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/727.96 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 727.96 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 153,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,912.58/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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