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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 315.32 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 315.32 and 56.16 is: 84.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 315.32 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/315.32 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 315.32 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 17,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708.51/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.24

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