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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 315.44 and 73.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 315.44 and 73.38 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 315.44 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/315.44 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 315.44 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 23,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146.99/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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