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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.57, 728.12 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.57, 728.12 and 211.54 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.57 : 728.12 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.57/728.12 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.57x = 728.12 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.57x = 154,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,025.45/485.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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