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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 315.48 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 315.48 and 155.96 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 315.48 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/315.48 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 315.48 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 49,202.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.26/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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