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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 315.20 and 155.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 315.20 and 155.51 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 315.20 = 155.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/315.20 = 155.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 315.20 × 155.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 49,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,016.75/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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