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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 435.78 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 435.78 and 210.86 is: 290.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 435.78 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/435.78 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 435.78 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 91,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888.57/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.82

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