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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 314.51 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 314.51 and 209.32 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 314.51 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/314.51 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 314.51 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 65,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833.23/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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