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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 420.93 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 420.93 and 217.02 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 420.93 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/420.93 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 420.93 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 91,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,350.23/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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