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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 434.63 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 434.63 and 210.24 is: 289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 434.63 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/434.63 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 434.63 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 91,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,376.61/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.95

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