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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.99, 729.02 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.99, 729.02 and 212.14 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.99 : 729.02 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.99/729.02 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.99x = 729.02 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.99x = 154,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654.30/485.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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