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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 435.31 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 435.31 and 210.09 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 435.31 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/435.31 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 435.31 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 91,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,455.98/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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