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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 420.96 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 420.96 and 215.84 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 420.96 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/420.96 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 420.96 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 90,860.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,860.01/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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