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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 729.06 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 729.06 and 212.13 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 729.06 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/729.06 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 729.06 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 154,655.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,655.50/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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