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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 315.36 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 315.36 and 88.48 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 315.36 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/315.36 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 315.36 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 27,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,903.05/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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