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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 424.25 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 424.25 and 210.43 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 424.25 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/424.25 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 424.25 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 89,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,271.75/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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