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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 315.42 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 315.42 and 56.22 is: 84.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 315.42 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/315.42 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 315.42 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 17,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734.20/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.34

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