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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 575.06 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 575.06 and 210.31 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 575.06 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/575.06 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 575.06 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 120,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,940.87/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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