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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 424.49 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 424.49 and 210.34 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 424.49 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/424.49 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 424.49 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 89,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,286.69/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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