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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 315.20 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 315.20 and 152.56 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 315.20 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/315.20 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 315.20 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 48,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,086.91/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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