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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 425.02 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 425.02 and 210.80 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 425.02 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/425.02 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 425.02 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 89,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,594.22/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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