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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 435.24 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 435.24 and 210.58 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 435.24 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/435.24 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 435.24 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 91,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,652.84/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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