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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.23, 421.17 and 219.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.23, 421.17 and 219.85 is: 329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.23 : 421.17 = 219.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.23/421.17 = 219.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.23x = 421.17 × 219.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.23x = 92,594.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,594.22/281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.25

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