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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 424.14 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 424.14 and 210.10 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 424.14 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/424.14 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 424.14 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 89,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,111.81/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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