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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 435.24 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 435.24 and 212.08 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 435.24 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/435.24 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 435.24 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 92,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,305.70/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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