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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 423.48 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 423.48 and 209.60 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 423.48 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/423.48 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 423.48 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 88,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,761.41/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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