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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 421.17 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 421.17 and 220.12 is: 329.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 421.17 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/421.17 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 421.17 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 92,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,707.94/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.59

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