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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 435.22 and 210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 435.22 and 210.40 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 435.22 = 210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/435.22 = 210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 435.22 × 210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 91,570.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,570.29/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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