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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 315.40 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 315.40 and 80.32 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 315.40 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/315.40 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 315.40 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 25,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.93/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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