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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 435.23 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 435.23 and 210.03 is: 290.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 435.23 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/435.23 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 435.23 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 91,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,410.31/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.09

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