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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 423.42 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 423.42 and 210.16 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 423.42 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/423.42 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 423.42 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 88,985.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,985.95/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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