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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.94 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.94 and 212.28 is: 318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.94 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.94 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.94 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 90,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,418.54/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.40

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