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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.52 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.52 and 145.69 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.52 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.52 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.52 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 45,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,966.59/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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