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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.42, 727.98 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.42, 727.98 and 211.34 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.42 : 727.98 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.42/727.98 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.42x = 727.98 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.42x = 153,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,851.29/485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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