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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 398.77 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 398.77 and 210.48 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 398.77 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/398.77 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 398.77 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 83,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932.06/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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