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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.22, 315.38 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.22, 315.38 and 73.23 is: 109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.22 : 315.38 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.22/315.38 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.22x = 315.38 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.22x = 23,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095.28/210.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.86

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