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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 420.93 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 420.93 and 213.08 is: 318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 420.93 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/420.93 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 420.93 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 89,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691.76/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.78

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