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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.10, 1,215.21 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.10, 1,215.21 and 290.20 is: 435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.10 : 1,215.21 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.10/1,215.21 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.10x = 1,215.21 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.10x = 352,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,653.94/810.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.32

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