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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.90, 424.08 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.90, 424.08 and 209.58 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.90 : 424.08 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.90/424.08 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.90x = 424.08 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.90x = 88,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,878.69/282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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