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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.97 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.97 and 210.35 is: 290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.97 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.97 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.97 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 91,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492.71/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.37

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