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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 425.43 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 425.43 and 210.45 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 425.43 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/425.43 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 425.43 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 89,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,531.74/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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