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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 433.82 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 433.82 and 210.75 is: 290.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 433.82 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/433.82 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 433.82 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 91,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,426.51/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.88

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