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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 435.45 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 435.45 and 210.86 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 435.45 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/435.45 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 435.45 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 91,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,816.81/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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