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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603.84 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603.84 and 210 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603.84 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603.84 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603.84 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 126,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,806.40/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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