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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 420.59 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 420.59 and 218.94 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 420.59 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/420.59 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 420.59 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 92,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082.94/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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