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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 314.80 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 314.80 and 88.24 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 314.80 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/314.80 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 314.80 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 27,777.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777.95/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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