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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 433.26 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 433.26 and 210.44 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 433.26 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/433.26 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 433.26 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 91,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,175.23/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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