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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 435.37 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 435.37 and 210.68 is: 290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 435.37 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/435.37 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 435.37 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 91,724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,724.31/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.59

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