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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.28, 422.70 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.28, 422.70 and 210.28 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.28 : 422.70 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.28/422.70 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.28x = 422.70 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.28x = 88,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,885.36/282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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