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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 424.88 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 424.88 and 210.16 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 424.88 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/424.88 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 424.88 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 89,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,292.78/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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