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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 469.20 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 469.20 and 210 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 469.20 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/469.20 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 469.20 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 98,532
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,532/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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