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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.33, 421.81 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.33, 421.81 and 215.47 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.33 : 421.81 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.33/421.81 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.33x = 421.81 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.33x = 90,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,887.40/281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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