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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 423.61 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 423.61 and 210.47 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 423.61 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/423.61 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 423.61 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 89,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.55/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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