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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.50 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.50 and 155.39 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.50 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.50 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.50 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 49,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,023.19/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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