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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.25, 422.82 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.25, 422.82 and 220.50 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.25 : 422.82 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.25/422.82 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.25x = 422.82 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.25x = 93,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,231.81/281.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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