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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 425.58 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 425.58 and 210.58 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 425.58 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/425.58 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 425.58 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 89,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,618.64/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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