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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 316.56 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 316.56 and 209.46 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 316.56 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/316.56 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 316.56 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 66,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,306.66/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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