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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 420.66 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 420.66 and 212.22 is: 317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 420.66 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/420.66 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 420.66 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 89,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,272.47/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.46

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