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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 424.80 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 424.80 and 210.02 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 424.80 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/424.80 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 424.80 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 89,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,214.37/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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