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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 531.42 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 531.42 and 210.42 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 531.42 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/531.42 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 531.42 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 111,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,821.40/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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