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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.97, 729.25 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.97, 729.25 and 212.06 is: 318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.97 : 729.25 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.97/729.25 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.97x = 729.25 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.97x = 154,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,644.76/485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.22

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