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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 421.26 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 421.26 and 212.67 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 421.26 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/421.26 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 421.26 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 89,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,589.36/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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