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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.30 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.30 and 73.38 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.30 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.30 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.30 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 23,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,136.71/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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