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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 421.92 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 421.92 and 216.36 is: 324.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 421.92 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/421.92 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 421.92 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 91,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,286.61/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.68

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