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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 532.16 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 532.16 and 210.97 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 532.16 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/532.16 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 532.16 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 112,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,269.80/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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