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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 434.87 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 434.87 and 210.44 is: 290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 434.87 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/434.87 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 434.87 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 91,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,513.63/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.20

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