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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 434.18 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 434.18 and 210.06 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 434.18 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/434.18 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 434.18 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 91,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,203.85/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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