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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 576.30 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 576.30 and 210.80 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 576.30 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/576.30 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 576.30 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 121,484.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,484.04/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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