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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.94, 729.15 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.94, 729.15 and 212.10 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.94 : 729.15 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.94/729.15 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.94x = 729.15 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.94x = 154,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,652.72/485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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