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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 435.16 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 435.16 and 210.51 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 435.16 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/435.16 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 435.16 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 91,603.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.36/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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