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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.89, 531.16 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.89, 531.16 and 210.23 is: 290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.89 : 531.16 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.89/531.16 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.89x = 531.16 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.89x = 111,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,667.57/384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.13

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