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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.56, 727.98 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.56, 727.98 and 211.60 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.56 : 727.98 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.56/727.98 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.56x = 727.98 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.56x = 154,040.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,040.57/485.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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