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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 315.69 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 315.69 and 82.22 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 315.69 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/315.69 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 315.69 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 25,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,954.76/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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