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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 315.24 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 315.24 and 88.50 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 315.24 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/315.24 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 315.24 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 27,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,898.74/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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