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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.44 and 210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.44 and 210.69 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.44 = 210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.44 = 210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.44 × 210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 91,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,742.85/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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