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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 729 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 729 and 212.16 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 729 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/729 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 729 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 154,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,664.64/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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