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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.11, 420.40 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.11, 420.40 and 215.24 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.11 : 420.40 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.11/420.40 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.11x = 420.40 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.11x = 90,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,486.90/281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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