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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.26, 422.03 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.26, 422.03 and 212.76 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.26 : 422.03 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.26/422.03 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.26x = 422.03 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.26x = 89,791.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,791.63/281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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