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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 315.60 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 315.60 and 210.40 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 315.60 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/315.60 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 315.60 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 66,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402.24/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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