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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 315.30 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 315.30 and 88.45 is: 132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 315.30 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/315.30 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 315.30 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 27,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888.29/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.65

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