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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 589.31 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 589.31 and 210.28 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 589.31 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/589.31 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 589.31 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 123,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,922.85/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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