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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 435.39 and 210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 435.39 and 210.90 is: 290.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 435.39 = 210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/435.39 = 210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 435.39 × 210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 91,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,823.75/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.76

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