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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 423.84 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 423.84 and 209.82 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 423.84 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/423.84 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 423.84 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 88,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,930.11/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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