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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 421.96 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 421.96 and 216.38 is: 324.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 421.96 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/421.96 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 421.96 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 91,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,303.70/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.72

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