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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 531.46 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 531.46 and 210.48 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 531.46 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/531.46 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 531.46 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 111,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861.70/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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